Starting a clothing brand is an exciting journey. You’ve designed products you love, built an engaged audience, and started making sales. But as your business grows, so does the logistical headache, especially when it comes to shipping.

If you’re running your clothing business from home or a storage unit, you’ve probably considered outsourcing fulfillment at some point. But here’s the problem: clothing businesses come with unique challenges that make outsourcing expensive, inefficient, or even impossible. The high number of SKUs, costly returns process, and unpredictable storage needs can turn third-party fulfillment into more of a burden than a solution.

So, what’s the alternative? Managing shipping yourself, but smarter. That’s where Hustl comes in.

Fulfillment services seem like the dream: send your stock to a warehouse, and they handle the rest. But for many small clothing businesses, it’s not that simple. Here’s why:

• Storage Costs Can Spiral – Clothing businesses require a lot of space, especially with multiple sizes and color variations per design. If you overstock, you’re paying hefty storage fees. If you need stock back, you’ll pay even more to retrieve it—or worse, dispose of it.
• Returns Are a Nightmare to Outsource – Unlike other products, clothing returns need careful inspection. You have to check for wear and tear, clean and repackage items, and decide if they can be resold.

Too Many SKUs, Too High a Cost – Every size and color adds another SKU to your inventory, making outsourcing even more expensive and complex.

For these reasons, many small clothing brands stick to in-house shipping. But let’s be real—it’s time-consuming and overwhelming. Hustl is here to change that.

Hustl is a mobile-first app that simplifies and streamlines the shipping process, so you can focus on growing your brand instead of drowning in logistics. Here’s how it helps:

Stop jumping between Shopify, Etsy, Amazon, and eBay. Hustl pulls all your orders into a single view, so you never miss an order or spend unnecessary time checking each platform.

With clothing businesses, some orders need extra handling—like a t-shirt or hat that might need customisation. Hustl lets you categorise orders (e.g., “On Hold” and “Ready to Shiip”) so you can work more efficiently and keep track of what needs attention.

Shipping costs can eat into your profits, especially when sending bulky clothing items. Hustl compares carrier rates (like Evri, UPS, and more) so you can choose the most affordable and convenient option—saving you money on every order.

No more manually entering customer details or switching between platforms. With Hustl, shipping labels are generated in-app and ready to print, whether you’re using a label printer or a standard printer.

Reduce customer service inquiries by automatically sending tracking numbers to your buyers. Hustl ensures your customers always know where their order is, without you having to lift a finger.

Selling through Instagram DMs or taking direct bulk orders? Hustl’s ‘Create Your Own Label’ feature allows you to manually enter order details and generate shipping labels instantly.

For small clothing brands, outsourcing fulfillment isn’t always the best move. With Hustl, you can keep control of your stock, manage returns efficiently, and avoid unnecessary fulfillment fees—while drastically reducing the time you spend on shipping.

If shipping is taking over your business, it’s time for a smarter solution. Try Hustl today and take back control of your time and profits.